1902-1971

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1902-1971

Poetry for students

presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied poetry
Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Each entry contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Stevie Smith

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Stevie Smith.

The last campaign

how Harry Truman won the 1948 election
2000
A history of the presidential campaign of 1948, explaining how Harry Truman managed to snatch what seemed to be a sure victory from his opponent, New York governor Thomas Dewey; and examines the impact of Henry Wallace's left-wing Progressive Party, and Strom Thurmond's right-wing States' Rights Party on the election.

The last campaign

how Harry Truman won the 1948 election
2001
Examines the 1948 presidential campaign, the political climate, the media involvement and how Harry Truman won.

The life and rhymes of Ogden Nash

2000
Chronicles the life of American poet Ogden Nash.

The greatest player who never lived

a golf story
2000
A young Atlanta law intern discovers the old legal files of Bobby Jones, a legendary amateur golfer and former partner in the firm, which tell the story of Jones's life--including his work on a notorious murder case involving a teenage golfer.

The Grand slam

Bobby Jones, America, and the story of golf
2004
Chronicles the life and times of golfing icon Bobby Jones, focusing on his golfing career from his amateur years, his legendary wins at major championships, and his longing for a life away from the public eye.

Ogden Nash

the life and work of America's laureate of light verse
2005
Presents a biography of poet Ogden Nash, from his work as an editor at Doubleday in New York, to his battle with writer's block and drinking, to his career as a distinguished writer, lyricist, and radio and television personality.

Philip Wylie

1977
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